High School Health Teacher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : High School Teachers
Summary
A specialist in high schools who manages students' health, provides health guidance, prevents diseases, performs first aid, conducts health education, and supports overall school health and safety.
Description
High school health teachers are specialists, based on the School Health and Safety Act, who manage students' health, prevent diseases, provide health guidance, health consultations, and first aid in high schools. They conduct and manage regular health checkups, operate the health room, provide emergency responses for injuries and illnesses, offer mental health care, collaborate with parents and teachers, plan and implement health education programs, and handle infection control and hygiene management, taking responsibility for all school health and safety operations.
Future Outlook
As society grows more stressful and the importance of infection control measures increases, demand for school health experts remains stable. There is even greater demand for individuals who also possess mental health support knowledge.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Compassionate / Excellent communication skills / Excellent observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Club Activities Advisor / Long-term Vacations Available / Parent Support / School Employment / Teamwork
Career Path
School Health Teacher → Chief School Health Teacher → Principal School Health Teacher → Health Officer (Education Committee) → School Principal (Transfer/Promotion)
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / First Aid / Health Checkup Management / Health Guidance / School Health and Safety Act Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (School Staff Collaboration) / Hygiene Management Planning / ICT Utilization Skills / Mental Health Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate management of health checkup results and records is required. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with students and school staff and build trusting relationships. |
| Problem Solving | Because appropriate judgment is needed for students' health issues and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many stressful situations in emergency responses and student care. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required, only basic statistical processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Type 1 School Health Teacher License
Aliases
- Health Teacher (High School)
- High School Health Teacher
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Health Teacher
- Junior High School Health Teacher
- Public Health Nurse
- School Nutrition Staff